STARSHIP FLIGHT 13: WHAT TO EXPECT THIS WEEK SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 16 for Starship Flight 13 — the second flight of the upgraded V3 vehicle. Here’s what we’re expecting on this test flight: • Second flight of the new V3 Starship and Super Heavy booster, incorporating upgrades... and lessons from Flight 12 • First test deployment of next-generation Starlink V3 satellites • Continued evaluation of the improved heat shield and reentry performance • Controlled splashdown of the upper stage in the Indian Ocean • Further testing of the new launch infrastructure at Starbase This flight is primarily focused on validating the V3 design and building operational confidence. A booster catch attempt is not expected on Flight 13, but it remains a strong possibility for Flight 14 if this mission goes well. Overall, Flight 13 is another step toward increasing launch cadence and proving out Starship’s reusability at scale. The long-term goal remains clear: dramatically lower the cost of getting mass to orbitshow more

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